ZIP 77580 (Mont Belvieu, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77580: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chambers County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 1,295 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chambers County compares with Texas
Chambers County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chambers County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chambers County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 196.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Chambers County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Chambers County: 1 in 200 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,295 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chambers County. They injured 698 people and killed 58.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77580 is I-10, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-99 (4), SR-146 (3) and Fm 1413 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77580 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chambers County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 17 |
| SR-99 | 4 |
| SR-146 | 3 |
| Fm 1413 | 2 |
| Fm 565 | 2 |
| CR-SJOLANDER Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1942 | 1 |
| Mu-Eagle Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chambers County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 44 |
| Sh 146 | 11 |
| Sh 99 | 9 |
| Kilgore Pkwy | 8 |
| Fm 565 | 5 |
| Fm 1405 | 4 |
| Fm 1942 | 4 |
| SR-146 | 4 |
ZIP 77580 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chambers County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 73 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 98 | +34% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 96 | -2% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 116 | +20% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 73 to 116. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77580
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77580?
Chambers County has had 1,295 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 698 people and killing 58.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77580?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77580: 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77580?
Truck crashes in Chambers County peak in June, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77580?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chambers County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77580 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Chambers County records 196.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77580?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.